The Cisco Catalyst Switch Module 3110 for IBM BladeCenter represents the next-generation networking solution for blade server environments. Built from the ground up on the purpose-built Cisco hardware and market-leading Cisco IOS Software, the Cisco Catalyst Switch Module 3110 is engineered with unique technologies specifically designed to meet the rigors of blade server-based application infrastructure. Specifically, the switch is designed to deliver scalable, high-performance, highly resilient connectivity while supporting ongoing IT initiatives to reduce server infrastructure complexity and total cost of ownership (TCO).¦The Cisco Catalyst Switch Module 3110 ships with the IP Base feature set. The IP Base feature set includes advanced QoS, a suite of security features, rate-limiting, ACLs, and basic static and Routing Information Protocol (RIP) routing capability.
Easy to operate and deploy
Because there are fewer switches to manage with VBS technology, helps solve the problem of switch sprawl. Provides consistent management interface and tools throughout the Cisco data center and blade switch portfolio, accelerating service provisioning and simplifying troubleshooting. Through VBS technology, provides operational transparency and efficiency during replacement and addition of switches.
Feature-rich, "server-smart" networking solution
Provides highly resilient LAN uplinks to increase blade server and virtual machine availability using innovations such as trunk failover and EtherChannel. Helps secure application servers and virtual machines using private VLANs and access control lists (ACLs). Provides intelligent congestion management mechanisms to optimize network bandwidth using quality of service (QoS). Provides advanced Layer 2 and 3, IPv4 and IPv6, and multicast capabilities to facilitate smart end-to-end server networking in the data center.
Flexible solution to scale resources and facilitate data center virtualization
Through VBS, provides flexibility to configure network topology based on application needs such as performance, scalability, and resiliency. Through VBS, provides investment protection and a flexible transition path with the capability to mix and match Gigabit Ethernet and 10 Gigabit Ethernet switches. Provides flexible options for configuration and management such as a command-line interface (CLI) and a GUI.
